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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Welcome to the Blog Hop AND My Seven Quick Takes

Hey, I’m killing two birds with one stone today, and I sincerely hope that's not offensive--forgive my ignorance if it is. I’m participating in the usual Seven Quick Takes, sponsored by Jennifer at Conversion Diary, and I’m also participating in Robin’s Blog Hop. Try real hard not to be confused here.

Jennifer has us list seven random things about our week, and Robin wants us to introduce ourselves to new bloggy friends. So, in honor of both of these wonderful women who have figured out Mr. Linky and actually use him, I’m giving you seven snippets of information about me. Welcome to my Life on the Wild Side!

1. I’ve been blogging for a little over a year now, and I’m not tired of it yet. In fact, I love it! And the reasons I started the blog still stand today. I still, however, have very few followers, so if you’d like to follow me it would make me over-the-moon happy.

2. My tagline, “Because every day is an adventure” is so true! My kids get sick of hearing it, but you can see for yourself here and here and here.

3. I’m married to my college sweetheart, B. I am the luckiest woman in the world to have found a friend and partner like him.

4. I have three daughters who keep me on my toes. My oldest is looking for a college right now and reminds me on a regular basis that one year from now she’ll be gone. Believe me, I am more than aware of this.

5. I have some wonderful friends who also keep me on my toes. I am blessed beyond belief to have a small group that cares about me and Amy who feeds me.

6. Cooking relaxes me and makes me happy. So does Food Network. You can check out a couple of my favorite recipe posts here and here.

7. I enjoy giving things away, so if you’ve read to the bottom of this post and leave me a comment telling me one thing you and I have in common, I’ll enter you in my $25 Starbucks gift card giveaway. Just make sure I have your email address so I can get in touch with you if you win.

My three children absolutely keep me on my toes too :) Although the idea of one of them nearing college age scares the bajingas out of me, LOL. That would make me (*counts on fingers*)...never mind!

Looking forward to moseying on through your archives over the next few days. My approach today? Slash and burn my way through the Mr Linky, randomly 'read later'-ing blogs. Then delving deeper as the week draws on.

Oh, and congrats on the Write Away win :) Is there a permalink somewhere I can tap into to read it? (I'm too tired to look myself, LOL)

Hi there! Ok, so something we have in common - cooking makes me happy too. :) I peeked at the recipes you linked to, and oh goodness, that pork roast looks delicious.

I also love to read, and so I am making some mental notes from your reading list on your sidebar. I've been waiting for Peace like a River to be in stock at my library, because I hear that is a must read.

Hmm, let's see I started blogging a year ago too and it was mainly for me (as a matter of fact I had it set up so only I could read it!) My life is never boring with two daughters and a husband. Married my high school sweetheart while I was in college! Only two girls and the oldest will be a Junior...I'm kinda weirded out thinking she really only has two years left of high school. Love my friends, they are the best. Enjoy cooking, but I haven't done much lately. (I sometimes read cookbooks for fun!) Enjoy reading your blog :)

My daughter -- age 3 -- prays for a "sissy" everyday. She was my miracle child, and I'm not saying that I don't believe God can't do another miracle, but I am praying about adoption to make my li'l one's prayers be answered.

Our common factor is that you and I have blogged for about a year. I did it mostly for contesting, now I've expanded to include reviews & giveaway!I grabbed your link from the BlogHop ‘09! Nice to meet ya!I hope you get a chance to stop by over at my blog, too.I have a few great giveaways here http://www.shortme.info/187/!

I have stopped over from the Blog Hop.. I am visiting all of the blogs that end in 6 first.We both have in common our love for cooking for our families. I also love the Food Network.It was nice to meet you!!Have fun at the Hop!

Cooking and baking relaxes me too! I always call it my therapy, and unfortunately my waistline proves that I need LOTS of therapy. (Recently a friend was diagnosed with cancer and I baked for 2 days. Good thing I gave away most of what I baked!)

Thanks for the giveaway too! My blog hopping this weekend was definitely fueled by caffeine!

I'm probably a little late for the give-away...but wanted to leave a note to say hello anyway. I found you on the blog hop. We are just starting kindergarten here...college sounds so far away but I'm sure it will be here before we know it.

i am running a little behind on the blog hopping, but glad to meet you. If you have any pointers for a new mom (like how to prevent my son from throwing objects that are NOT balls) that would be great!